Kepu ready for Brumbies showdown

Kepu likens the Super Rugby blockbuster at ANZ Stadium to State of Origin rugby league where, as they say in the promos, it's state against state and mate against mate.

"There's nothing better," Kepu told AAP.

"You're playing your mates but you put that aside and go out there and play against each other.

"You can only get better."

Fresh from helping the Wallabies to a 3-0 series sweep over France, Kepu said locking horns with old interstate adversary and long-time Test teammate Ben Alexander who's returning for the Brumbies from a neck injury only adds to the occasion.